The husband of a North Carolina woman missing in Grenada has stated he believes there was no foul play in her disappearance. Cailen Waddell, husband of Elizabeth Waddell, issued a statement Wednesday joining authorities in ruling out foul play, citing consultations with family, local authorities, and the U.S. Embassy. Elizabeth Waddell, 44, was last seen swimming near Grand Anse Beach on July 22.
Core Facts & Developments
Elizabeth Waddell was last captured on security footage around noon swimming near a beachside pier. Eyewitnesses reported seeing her at 5:30 p.m. further from shore. Her husband emphasized that the investigation will focus on tracing her movements before her disappearance, stating "no detail is too small."
Deeper Context & Details
Waddell was on a three-week vacation with a close friend, Heather, when she went missing. Heather reportedly found only Waddell’s towel after hours of searching. Surveillance footage showed Waddell walking toward the pier before entering the water. A friend, Amanda Romano-Harmon, described the footage as showing Waddell "floating and swimming around" before she moved out of camera view.
Authorities continue to treat the case as a missing person investigation, seeking information about her movements before entering the water. The Royal Grenada Police Force has been involved in the search efforts, which have included hundreds of hours by family, volunteers, and officials.